CDM 2015 for principal designers - refresher
CDM 2015 for principal designers - refresher
Duration
Minimum half day of 3 learning hours
If e-learning only, the duration is to be at least 50% of this.
Purpose/scope
The purpose of CDM 2015 for principal designers refresher standard is for delegates who have previously passed training to the full CDM 2015 for principal designers standard or subsequent refresher training and can provide proof of attendance.
Occupational relevance
Training delivered against this standard would be relevant to the following occupational group(s):
- supervision
- management and leadership
Delegates pre-requisites
Delegates must have successfully completed training to the CDM 2015 for principal designers standard or subsequent refresher 5 years prior to attending this refresher.
Instruction/supervision
As a minimum, course trainers must be able to demonstrate that, in relation to this standard, they have:
- an award in education and training (or equivalent, as per requirements for approved training organisations)
- successfully completed training to this standard
- at least 2 years relevant industrial experience
- a verifiable CV
Delivery
Delivery may be in an on or off the job environment.
All materials and equipment must be of a suitable quality and quantity for delegates to achieve learning outcomes and must comply with relevant legislation.
The class size and delegate/trainer ratio must allow training to be delivered in a safe manner and enable delegates to achieve the learning outcomes.
The following delivery methods may be used in the delivery of this standard:
- classroom
- a blend of classroom and e-learning
This standard is considered to contain 51% or more theoretical learning.
This standard is considered to be set at a basic level.
Assessment
For the successful completion of training, delegates must complete an end of course practical assessment or knowledge test that measures all learning outcomes and has a pass or fail criteria.
Where this training is assessed using multiple-choice questions, a minimum of 10 questions must be asked and delegates are required to achieve an overall pass mark of at least 80%.
Quality assurance
Assured
Quality assurance against this standard will require initial approval of the training organisation and their content mapped to the standard.
CITB will also conduct an approval intervention, either desk-based or centre visit, to ensure the training organisation can meet the requirements of the training standard.
Approved training organisations (ATOs) will be required to present information on records of training and assessment upon request to CITB for desk-based analysis. They will also be visited annually by the CITB quality assurance team.
Renewal
Renewal every 5 years
Classification
Mandatory Renewal
Buffer/grace period
3 months
Approval date
October 2023
Review cycle
On request or 3 years from approval date.
Learning outcomes to be refreshed
- describe the key requirements of CDM 2015
- describe the role and legal responsibilities of the principal designer and designer
- explain the roles and legal responsibilities of key stakeholders within the CDM 2015 legislation
- prepare the client brief
- prepare pre-construction information
- identify key techniques used in planning, managing and monitoring pre-construction and construction phase
- prepare the health and safety file
- use risk management techniques during design phase of construction project
Additional information about this standard
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